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La Palapa Eco Lodge Resort

3.5 star property
Escape to a tranquil retreat where lush gardens meet mountain scenery. Savor international cuisine by the garden or soak up sun by the pool.

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Private beach nearby, beach shuttle
Private beach nearby, beach shuttle
Reception
Bungalow | Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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About the neighborhood

Map
Portalón de Savegre, 800 m from Portalón entrance, Savegre, Puntarenas, 60602

What's nearby

  • Linda Beach - 10 min drive
  • Matapalo Beach - 10 min drive
  • Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge - 14 min drive
  • Playa Dominical - 19 min drive
  • Manuel Antonio Beach - 48 min drive

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Langosta Feliz - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪El Patio Café & Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rancho Alegría - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rancho Pacifico lobby bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Soda Restaurantico - ‬6 min drive

About this property

La Palapa Eco Lodge Resort

Resort in the mountains
Consider a stay at La Palapa Eco Lodge Resort and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a poolside bar, and a terrace. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like cycling and ecotours at this resort. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Pura Vida, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and garden views. In addition to a garden and a library, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say good things about the overall condition
Extra amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Wardrobes/closets and ceiling fans

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM–8:30 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Pura Vida

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Separate living room
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Grab bar near toilet

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CRC 12500.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 12500 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CRC 12500.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

La Palapa Eco
La Palapa Eco Lodge Resort
La Palapa Eco Lodge Resort Portalon
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Frequently asked questions

Does La Palapa Eco Lodge Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is La Palapa Eco Lodge Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at La Palapa Eco Lodge Resort?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at La Palapa Eco Lodge Resort?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

What time is check-out at La Palapa Eco Lodge Resort?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does La Palapa Eco Lodge Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of CRC 12500 per vehicle applies.

Where is La Palapa Eco Lodge Resort located?

Situated near the airport, this resort is within 9 mi (15 km) of Matapalo Beach, Linda Beach, and Playa Hatillo. Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge and PlayaGuápil are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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La Palapa Eco Lodge Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 56 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Don’t, Nyc

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
WHATEVER YOU DO. DO NOT STAY HERE. I REPEAT DO NOT STAY HERE. THE FOOD IS OLD, STALE, HORRIBLE, I ASKED FOR CLEAN TOWELS AND THE OWNER AND I GOT INTO A SHOUTING MATCH. HE EVEN TOLD ME GO BACK TO AMERICA. WE CHECKED OUT AN ENTIRE DAY EARLIER AND WAS CHARGED A 25$ US CANCELLATION FEE. FOR WHAT??? Only God knows. STAY AWAY FROM THERE. ITS DESERTED, NOTHING TO DO AND NOT AS DESCRIBED AS IN THE PUCTURES ON THE WEBSITE.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
La palapa el lugar perfecto para descansar Un lugar privado y con mucha vegetación y las personas del servicio muy amables
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

2/10 Terrible

Carrie, Wisconsin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not a resort for family with kids
Desk staff was rude. I booked three adults through Expedia but had no proof and hotel said I only had reservations for two and wanted to charge me an additional $700 for the third person. Breakfast was any kind of processed meat they could get from the garbage. The fruit was local and great. Will return to Costa Rica but would never recommend this resort. The bedding and pillows stunk. No coffee maker in huts.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

robert , alaska

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot to be away from it all.
Card machine for paying bills seems to always be offline and not working. The hotels grounds where beautiful and he staff was great. The rooms let in mosquitoes by the hundreds it seems like. Doors always closed and no windows open. Every night we had to hide under the sheets to keep from getting eaten alive.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mala experiencia
Mal una mala experiencia los servicio el desayuno pésimo, la atención ninguna, la facturación todo un engaño reserve una promoción al final me cobraron más y en el hotel no supieron dar respuesta
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

adriana, baltimore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A beautiful jungle retreat
We truly enjoyed our stay at this off-the-beaten-path property. Tucked away along the coastal highway, it is in close proximity to the many beautiful beaches and waterfalls of Osa province. We were given excellent advice on nearby sights by the resort owner. The resort bungalow was roomy, well built, and contained a small kitchen that was a huge bonus to my family. The included breakfast was delicious and the service wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Henry

Disliked: Staff & service
no vuelvo primero se equivocaron y me dieron la habitacion estandar cuando yo habia pagado la mas cara y despues me trataron como que era yo el que estaba equivocado de forma altanera
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gaelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bel hotel au calme
Agréable et calme
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très beau resort qui offre aventure et relaxation
Pour : Le personnel est très aimable! Le resort est relaxant avec un belle espace de plein air pour voir des animaux exotiques. Belle piscine avec d'excellents repas de disponible. Situé près de plusieurs plages et de Manuel Antonio. Contre : pas d'air climatisé et les chambres ne sont pas 100% sceller donc petit accès aux insectes et lézards Clonclusion : très belle endroit pour relaxer et voir la faune et la flore du Costa Rica, mais il ne faut pas avoir peur de voir un petit lézard
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Mel, BC, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So so
It's a lovely setting in the jungle but very muggy of course and the fans in the room can only help a little. We did see a very big and healthy cockroach as we were unpacking though. We informed the front desk of our roommate and they sprayed the room. When we returned, it was laying dead in the bathroom. You definitely need a car here! It's longer than 3km to Matapalo beach.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Jardin tranquille
Accueil chaleureux mais personnel peu souriant. Jardin magnifique, piscine et lobby bien entretenus. Le dejeuner est traditionnel et bon. La chambre tres propre et de bonne dimension, le matelas a ressort devrait etre remplace. Le wifi seulement au ranchon. Hotel bien situe a l ecart de la circulation.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Graham, Ithaca, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rainforest Bungalow
This place is awesome! Highly recommend. The staff are all very friendly, and the grounds are immaculate. You will legitimately feel like you are living in the rainforest. Go ahead and spring the extra $$ for the private bungalow- well worth it! The road to La Palapa is very bumpy, but our 2WD Toyota Yaris managed it just fine.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

ALEXANDER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel muy tranquilo rodeado de naturaleza.
Hotel muy tranquilo rodeado de naturaleza.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Laura, Guadalaja, México.

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bonita decoración y precio accesible
En general es un buen hotel con buenas instalaciones y un precio accesible, el desayuno es un un poco austero, la ubicación del hotel así como sus jardines nos gustaron mucho, te hace sentir dentro de la naturaleza de Costa Rica.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel in the rainforest
Love the ambiance of the hotel. Very clean and friendly staff. When at the hotel, it feels as if you are in the rainforest. The hotel is very well maintain and the rooms are very clean.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Idit and Chuck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Paradise in the rain forest
This is an ecolodge. The grounds are a paradise, a Garden of Eden in the middle of the rain forest, the attention devoted to the gardening and outdoor milieu is remarkable, the work of a lifetime and of love. We highly recommend staying here, extended our initial two nights to four. For the price it is an absolute steal. The rooms (cabins) are spacious, with a fully equipped kitchen and pleasant furnishings, but in rustic style. Very comfortable, but not luxurious if that is what you are looking for. Internet is spotty in the rooms, no coffee in the rooms and no a/c (though the fans were enough most of the time). Pool is for cooling off only, not big enough to swim. Breakfast is a simple version of the standard Costa Rican breakfast. Do not eat other meals here, we had a dinner which was simply terrible. The staff is friendly, but with the exception of the owner and front desk do not speak English. We loved staying here, it is a paradise, but there is a tension between the loving effort they devoted to the grounds, cabins, the exterior, and the level of service provided. There is a feeling that everything has been very carefully measured, e.g. you get just a certain amount of fruit for breakfast, not more. So we recommend forgetting the limited problems and highkly recommend staying here.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

joanna, Planet Earth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place, welcoming, nice big room - great pool
Very relaxing and welcoming as we arrived a lot later than expected (8.30pm) lovely room and gardens. Would definitely recommend!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Sehr, sehr unfreundliches Personal
Das Resort ist sehr, sehr schön, jedoch sehr abgelegen. Man benötigt zwingend ein Auto um andere Ziele zu erreichen. Das Personal und der Besitzer sind mehr als unfreundlich - bis auf eine Dame vom Personal, die jedoch nur für kurze Zeit dort ist. Die ersten drei Tage war das Frühstück ganz in Ordnung und die Tage danach eine Zumutung. Anfangs hatten wir so eine Art Büffet mit zwei Säften, Wasser und Kaffee. Nach den drei Tagen gab es alles auf Zuteilung und gar keine Getränke mehr, nur noch Kaffee. Ich trinke keinen Kaffee und habe somit morgens im Hotel nichts zu trinken bekommen. Das Personal morgens konnte kein einziges Wort Englisch und sie haben sich auch nicht bemüht uns zu verstehen. Es gab weder ein "Hallo" morgens, noch irgendeine freundliche Gestik oder Mimik. Der Besitzer ist katastrophal und scheint nur darauf hinaus zu sein, zusätzlich mit irgendwelchen Ausflügen Geld machen zu wollen. Da der Besitzer sowas von unsympathisch ist, sei es ihm nicht gegönnt in sein Hotel zu übernachten. Trotzdem muss ich sagen, dass die Lage sehr schön und das Resort sehr mit sehr naturverbunden ist. Sauber ist das Hotel ebenfalls.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Doug, San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Place to Stay
I was looking for a place to stay close to Dominical and booked this at the last minute. It cam up as The Deal of the Day. So glad we stayed there. It was beautiful, charming, clean, green and the staff was great. I'd highly recommend it.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Paradis tropical
Lodge de rêve, tout est parfait, inoubliable et rêvé ! Une jungle éclairée pour nous accueillir, une piscine chaude souhait, une réception magique comme une ancienne chaumière gauloise et des cases colorées cachees aux yeux du monde. Un paradis avec un patron intelligent et bon conseiller. Je garde ce lodge pour moi. Bravo
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Proprietario e personale pessimi
L hotel è abbastanza carino , immerso nel verde , e nonostante le recensioni che non erano eccellenti ho voluto provarlo , peccato che avessero ragione. Il proprietario è maleducato, accoglienza e servizio all ospite inesistente. Altro che pura vida. Non salutano e non alzano nemmeno gli occhi. Gli parlo in spagnolo e mi risponde in inglese . ancor prima che termini la frase mi dice un NO secco. Non volendo lasciar altri soldi a una persona del genere , decidiamo di uscire a cena (l hotel è sperduto , bisogna far qlc km per raggiungere vita ) il cameriere ci racconta che anche loro conoscono il proprietario di là Palapa e lo prendono in giro per il suo carattere , e ci facciamo 1 risata assieme. In conclusione mi ero fissata di pernottare li solo perché era etichettato Eco. A posteriori non lo rifarei. Non ho notato nulla di sostenibile , se non la foresta che lo circonda. Bocciato. E spero che questo disincentivi altri dal prenotare. Così magari cambia il modo di trattare le persone
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

lucie s.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
awesome place
Very private,with a lot tings to see.the staff was really helpful to us .
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Maria, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel, great staff, very well located
Great location, super close to the fabulous 'Praia Linda'. It was a great base to visit the Pacific Coast and Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio. The Hotel staff is very friendly, rooms are very nice and the Hotel is truly located inside the tropical forest. Really recomend it for nature lovers who also enjoy good comfort and premium location. Excellent value for money.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

LEIRE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

SoCalcat, Cali USA

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Costa Rica is not for everyone! :)
CR has many different lodging options. This is def an "ecolodge". You will hear animals,find bugs plus more in CR. If you want 5 star accomm do not stay at an ecolodge! If you are going to stay at one this is good place.loved all the beauty in the gardens. The owner has invested alot into the grounds. There is even a nice hiking trail & waterfall on the property.I also liked how he had a ton of signs all over the property directing which way to go.owner is a very knowledgeable man We had many conversations with him& enjoyed his stories as well as help with activities & area. He may have a strong personality for some but he really does not intend to be rude. We were fine once we understood his personality type. He was nice to my family.The breakfast was VERY tasty as well as one of the best that we've had on our travels in CR. Beans/rice,eggs, fresh fruit & 3 different types of homemade bread along with 2 amazing jams!! (Yum!) The coffee & fresh juice was also a nice addition to bfast. He offers a nice dinner f (best meal in 10 days!) Dined both nts of stay. Make sure to ask what he is preparing for the eve.There is a not a menu to choose from. Also food can be expensive in CR. There is a 10% gratuity + 12% tax added on. 1st nt we had 3 plates & 2nd nt we had 4 plates. I pd a extra $129- US dollars at ck out for meals. Also Pd expected extra $100 @ ck in. Was told expedia reservation was just for 2 ( had 2 kids w/us)So I was very dissapointed I had to pay more $!!:(